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CONTENTS: vii • Introduction (Strange and Fantastic Stories: Fifty Tales of Terror, Horror and Fantasy) • essay by Christopher Morley 1 • The Ancient Sin • (1923) • short story by Michael Arlen 10 • The Executioner • non-genre • short story by Honoré de Balzac? (trans. of El Verdugo 1830) 21 • Enoch Soames • (1916) • novelette by Max Beerbohm (variant of Enoch Soames: A Memory of the Eighteen-Nineties) 50 • Daniel Webster and the Sea Serpent • (1937) • short story by Stephen Vincent Benét? 65 • Caterpillars • (1912) • short story by E. F. Benson 74 • The Criminal • (1918) • short story by J. D. Beresford 83 • The Middle Toe of the Right Foot • (1890) • short story by Ambrose Bierce 92 • The Occupant of the Room • (1909) • short story by Algernon Blackwood 101 • In the Mirror • (1918) • short story by Валерий Брюсов? (trans. of В зеркале? 1902) [as by Valery Brussof] 112 • Jean-ah Poquelin • non-genre • (1883) • short story by George Washington Cable [as by George W. Cable] 133 • Variation on a Theme • (1935) • short story by John Collier 145 • The Trial for Murder • short story by Charles Dickens (variant of To Be Taken with a Grain of Salt 1865) [as by Charles A. Collins and Charles Dickens] 157 • Blow Up with the Brig! • (1859) • short story by Wilkie Collins 170 • The Brute • (1906) • short story by Joseph Conrad 191 • The Upper Berth • (1885) • novelette by F. Marion Crawford 212 • True Relation of the Apparition of One Mrs. Veal • short story by Daniel Defoe (variant of A True Relation of the Apparition of One Mrs. Veal the Next Day After Her Death to One Mrs. Bargrave at Canterbury the 8th of September 1705 1706) 221 • No. 1 Branch Line: The Signalman • (1927) • short story by Charles Dickens (variant of The Signalman 1866) 235 • The Three Infernal Jokes • (1915) • short story by Lord Dunsany 242 • The Other Side of the Hedge • (1911) • short story by E. M. Forster 248 • The Elixir of Life • (1881) • short story by Richard Garnett 254 • President Lincoln's Dream • (1936) • short story by Charles Lindley, Viscount Halifax [as by Lord Halifax] 256 • August Heat • (1910) • short story by William Fryer Harvey [as by W. F. Harvey] 262 • Wakefield • (1835) • short story by Nathaniel Hawthorne 271 • The Story of Serapion • non-genre • short story by E. T. A. Hoffmann (trans. of Der Einsiedler Serapion 1819) 282 • The Ghost • (1926) • short story by Richard Hughes 286 • The Romance of Certain Old Clothes • (1868) • short story by Henry James 306 • The Mezzotint • (1904) • short story by M. R. James 318 • Mrs. Drainger's Veil • (1919) • novelette by Howard Mumford Jones 345 • Wireless • (1902) • short story by Rudyard Kipling 364 • The Woman Who Rode Away • (1925) • novelette by D. H. Lawrence 401 • Carmilla • [Martin Hesselius] • (1872) • novella by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu [as by J. Sheridan Le Fanu] 475 • The Kennel • non-genre • (1920) • short story by Maurice Level (trans. of Le chenil 1906) 482 • The Novel of the White Powder • (1927) • short story by Arthur Machen (variant of Novel of the White Powder 1895) 499 • Lord Mountdrago • (1939) • novelette by W. Somerset Maugham 523 • The Specter • (1903) • short story by Guy de Maupassant (trans. of Apparition 1883) 530 • Bartleby, the Scrivener • non-genre • (1853) • novelette by Herman Melville (variant of Bartleby) 568 • The Ghost Ship • (1912) • short story by Richard Middleton (variant of The Ghost-Ship) 579 • The Diamond Lens • (1858) • novelette by Fitz-James O'Brien 603 • Ligeia • (1838) • short story by Edgar Allan Poe 619 • Laura • (1914) • short story by Saki 624 • The Cyprian Cat • (1933) • short story by Dorothy L. Sayers 637 • Wandering Willie's Tale • [Redgauntlet Excerpts] • (1824) • short story by Sir Walter Scott 655 • The Victim • (1922) • novelette by May Sinclair 676 • Desire • (1920) • short story by James Stephens 684 • Thrawn Janet • (1881) • short story by Robert Louis Stevenson 695 • The Torture of Hope • (1909) • short story by Villiers de l'Isle-Adam (trans. of La torture par l'espérance 1883) 700 • Tarnhelm • (1929) • short story by Hugh Walpole 716 • The Door in the Wall • (1906) • short story by H. G. Wells 733 • Kerfol • (1916) • novelette by Edith Wharton 756 • The Vanishing Lady • (1934) • short story by Alexander Woollcott

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Mark Reyes
Mark Reyes June 12, 2024
"A very strong entry. It held my rapt attention, even when certain twists were telegraphed. I would highly recommend this to discerning readers."
Donald Martin
Donald Martin December 09, 2024
"Honestly one of the most premium reading experiences lately. I adored how the story unfolded. It kept me captivated without sacrificing elegance. A true literary gem."
Gary Lewis
Gary Lewis July 10, 2025
"Exceeded all my expectations. I adored how the story unfolded. It kept me captivated without sacrificing elegance. A true literary gem."
Sarah Smith
Sarah Smith July 29, 2025
"Masterpiece from start to finish. The pacing was impeccable and the characters felt incredibly authentic. I was completely immersed. Worth every moment spent reading."
Richard Martin
Richard Martin August 23, 2025
"Such a rich narrative. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre."
Steven Collins
Steven Collins February 09, 2025
"Took a moment to build, but the payoff was spectacular. Beautiful writing, though I craved slightly more depth in the lore. Still, undeniably engaging. Quite impressive overall."
Jessica Roberts
Jessica Roberts December 31, 2024
"A profoundly satisfying read. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. A true literary gem."
David Edwards
David Edwards August 20, 2025
"Exceeded all my expectations. The pacing was impeccable and the characters felt incredibly authentic. I was completely immersed. A true literary gem."
Emily Martinez
Emily Martinez July 12, 2025
"Such a rich narrative. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. A true literary gem."
Edward Lewis
Edward Lewis February 01, 2025
"Such a rich narrative. I adored how the story unfolded. It kept me captivated without sacrificing elegance. Worth every moment spent reading."
Jennifer Adams
Jennifer Adams August 20, 2024
"I thoroughly enjoyed the elegance of it. The middle had a deliberate pace, but the climax was phenomenal. A solid 4 stars from me."
Thomas Perez
Thomas Perez August 27, 2024
"It was adequate. The prose was competent, yet the characters lacked the depth I usually seek. Suitable if your reading queue is empty."
Sandra Harris
Sandra Harris October 20, 2025
"A profoundly satisfying read. The author orchestrated a breathtaking finale. Truly a work of art. A true literary gem."
Kevin Carter
Kevin Carter January 03, 2024
"Such a rich narrative. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre."
Donna Garcia
Donna Garcia January 12, 2024
"A decent, if standard, experience. Certain acts were fascinating, while others felt like a slight endeavor to complete. Perhaps more aligned with a different audience's tastes."
Kenneth Brown
Kenneth Brown April 22, 2025
"A highly sophisticated read. It held my rapt attention, even when certain twists were telegraphed. A solid 4 stars from me."
Amanda Nguyen
Amanda Nguyen December 31, 2024
"I was completely blown away. I became deeply invested in the protagonist's journey. A masterclass in storytelling. I will undoubtedly revisit this masterpiece."
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